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Cabbage Rice
First posted in Feb 2008, updated in Apr 2015
This recipe is handed down from my mum, whom I think makes the best cabbage rice in the world. Of course, I am totally biased, but I seriously think that’s quite true :) Though this dish is popularly known locally as cabbage rice, it has other ingredients such as pork belly and mushrooms.
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The secret to making superb cabbage rice is to use the water for soaking the dried mushrooms, dried scallops and dried shrimps. If you can imagine the smell from these dried goods, that is sheer umami bliss. You also have to stir fry the ingredients in the wok briefly before transferring them to cook in the rice cooker for better flavour.
When I look back at my past cabbage rice, I realised that I have shredded the cabbage too finely. The cabbage shrinks considerably after cooking. So nowadays, I slice the cabbage rather coarsely (as above), which is not just a time-saver, but results in the cabbage being just the right bite-sized when cooked in the rice cooker.
My mom made something similar but the rice was cooked separate from the other ingredients. Your photos sure brings back memories. :-)
Olga:: Interesting for me to learn that too. Your mom’s concoction sounds fantastic! ;)
Chow Vegan:: hehe looks our mums are good at this one dish rice meal :)
I learnt this dish from my mom too ;) Are you hokkien?
Used to cook it like you do (with mushrooms added but no dried scallops) but nowadays i like to substitute the pork with roasted park (烧肉）. The smell from the rice cooker as the rice cooks really makes me drool!
It’s a good idea to use roasted pork, the aroma is really good. Sometimes I use leftover 烧肉/char siu for fried rice and it’s so yummy.
:up: its really yummy dish that i urge every1 shld try it especially u r hokkien. i like my cabbage rice with lots of cabbage, hei bi, roasted pork n not forgetting DRIED OYSTER. its really ez.. fry some shallot in rice cooker, damp everything in n add water. a bit of light soy n pepper for seasoning. :up:
Hi henry, I have never added dried oysters, I am going to try it next time. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Wiffy
Even the teochew(s) cook this dish. It reminds me of my grandma’s cabbage rice. I’m gonna try cooking it.:D
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Hi Wiffy!
this sounds absolutely yummy n i must try it soon. Just to clarify point no 6
“6. Return the previously cooked wok back to the wok and add salt, the washed rice and shredded cabbage. Mix till even.”
I think u meant putting the pork belly back to the wok w the washed rice?
I tried the oyster sauce boy choy today n hubby loved it! Super yum n healthy! So thanks again for making me a better cook than i dreamed i could ever be.
Hi Samantha, thanks for your kind words, glad your hubby like the veg.
oh dear there’s a typo, thanks for pointing out to me. Yes I meant the cooked pork belly. Hope your family likes this recipe too :)
i am actually trying out this cabbage rice out tonite!! :D
Sure it will be absolutely fantabulous lo as all your other recipes!
Thanks again!
How long does it take for the shrimps and scallops to soften? I’m an extreme noob cook!! Thanks~ =)
Hi Clarisse, I think about 15 mins if you use hot water.